Pierrepoint (DVD)

Albert Pierrepoint is pleased to get the job as a hangman, and takes great pride in his work, going to the trouble of estimating the height and weight of the victim to ensure that they die as quickly and humanely as possible. His talent for quick executions wins him the approval of those as senior as Field Marshall Montgomery, who offers his services as hangman for many German war criminals. In private, Pierrepoint is a fun-loving man who enjoys ...
...showing that although the job Pierrepoint carried out was horrific, he did care for his victims, ensuring that the young and fragile had the quickest death. His relationship with his wife is touchingly portrayed, particularly when he is forced to face up to the feelings of the public. But the part that moved me the most was when he had to carry out the execution of someone he knew - I think this really brought home to him that he was doing a job ...

sunmeilan 27.08.2008 · Read full review
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Let me get this over and said right away. You WILL see hangings. Executions. It's a very dark film. And not just the subject matter. This is some of the story of Albert Pierrepoint, the United Kingdom's most prolific executioner of modern times. The settings of most scenes and the shooting of them are very dark or quite dark. Not much of this film is brightly lit, but there is a good reason for that. A dark subject needs a suitable background & setting ...
...2 which carried on into the early 1950's. Albert starts out as a humble grocer who is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as an executioner. His 1st job is supposed to be as an assistant to a hangman but the man he is supposed to be assisting loses his nerve and Albert steps in to take his place and hangs the man thus taking his first step towards a career and infamy. Albert is even chosen by Field Marshal Montgomery to go to Germany and execute ...

atytyut2434 09.03.2009 · Read full review
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It is with two frames of mind that I write this one. I will have to admit I have never been much of a fan of Timothy Spall (especially after his stint in Harry Potter (which is one of my favorite bunch of films of all times), but I have no option other than to rate this film 5/5. The acting in this film I have to say is awe enspiring and faultless. The subject matter may not be to many peoples liking and may avoid this film as a result, however ...
...I have recommended it at least twice. Timothy Spall couldn't have been chosen better than as Pierremont the last hangman of Britain. His professionalism and standard of acting while performing in what is most likely a controversial film - I would not be overstating the fact when I say Timothy Spall should be commended due to his performance in this film. I may not watch this film again but it will be a memorable one all cause of Timothy Spall and ...

aragorn01 02.07.2008 · Read full review
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Timothy Spall gives a tremendous performance in this biopic. The subject matter is pretty grim but the fascination is for the man himself, not just for the grizzly job he did. One of the things you learn about the man is just how compassionate and caring he was, trying to ensure that his 'victims' did not suffer any more than they had to. This is British acting at its best, without any glamour and with wonderful attention to historical detail. It's ...

circusgirl 01.06.2007 (18.09.2007) · Read full review
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